The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for calm among party members and supporters following the attempted arrest of Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.
In a Facebook post, the former Vice President urged NPP members to remain steadfast and law-abiding amidst what he described as growing political intimidation.
His comments came after a visit to Rev. Fordjour’s residence in Spintex, where operatives, believed to be from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), had attempted to arrest the MP.
Dr. Bawumia assured that Rev. Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, was “in high spirits and undaunted,” despite the ordeal.
“I charge all Party faithful to remain calm, steadfast, and law-abiding in this period of unfortunate political persecution,” he said, boosting the morale of party members.
He also called on President John Mahama to take control of security agencies and prevent the politicization of state institutions.
“The security institutions of our country must not be reduced to political tools used to harass and intimidate opponents,” Dr. Bawumia emphasized.
Dr. Bawumia condemned the actions of the security officials, describing them as a “descent into lawlessness and fear.” He stressed the urgent need for professionalism and accountability within Ghana’s security services.
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